City

Sayreville, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥20,040Population
💰$97,204Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$404,300Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.9%Hispanic: 15.8%Black: 17.8%Asian: 18.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White43.9%
Hispanic15.8%
Black17.8%
Asian18.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma154 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,559 (34.9%)
Some College1,021 (7.8%)
Associates1,471 (11.3%)
Bachelors865 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree4,997 (38.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College7.8%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 41%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter41.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,204 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$404,300 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,594/mo
Total Housing Units7,837
Vacant Units455

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Sayreville, NJ

Sayreville is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,040 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Sayreville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,204 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sayreville is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $404,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,594 per month.

The population of Sayreville is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.9%.

Sayreville, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sayreville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08872 20,040 $97,204 $404,300 $1,594 3.9% 44.9% 59.1%